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Release The Creativity In Every LearnerSat, 01 Aug 2015 15:01:58 +0000en-UShourly1Senate Passes Every Child Achieves Act, with Music and Arts as Core Subjectshttp://aosa.org/senate-passes-every-child-achieves-act-with-music-and-arts-as-core-subjects/
http://aosa.org/senate-passes-every-child-achieves-act-with-music-and-arts-as-core-subjects/#commentsThu, 16 Jul 2015 23:37:38 +0000http://aosa.org/?p=7137NAfME announces “that the United States Senate has passed its bipartisan Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) reauthorization proposal, the Every Child Achieves Act (S. 1177), by a final vote count of 81 to 17. The Senate’s action today is an important step forward in ensuring that all students—regardless of their socioeconomic status—experience the demonstrable... Read more »

]]>NAfME announces “that the United States Senate has passed its bipartisan Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) reauthorization proposal, the Every Child Achieves Act (S. 1177), by a final vote count of 81 to 17. The Senate’s action today is an important step forward in ensuring that all students—regardless of their socioeconomic status—experience the demonstrable positive impact that music education has on learning and life.” Read the full text of this announcement.

]]>http://aosa.org/senate-passes-every-child-achieves-act-with-music-and-arts-as-core-subjects/feed/0Meadows Sets Record with Largest Orff-Schulwerk Music Educator Workshop in the U.S.http://aosa.org/meadows-sets-record-with-largest-orff-schulwerk-music-educator-workshop-in-the-u-s/
http://aosa.org/meadows-sets-record-with-largest-orff-schulwerk-music-educator-workshop-in-the-u-s/#commentsFri, 26 Jun 2015 17:53:44 +0000http://aosa.org/?p=7037Over 150 music educators from 20 states and four countries convene to learn teaching methods for grades K-6 at 20th annual workshop.

]]>http://aosa.org/meadows-sets-record-with-largest-orff-schulwerk-music-educator-workshop-in-the-u-s/feed/0Call for Session Proposals for the 2016 AOSA Professional Development Conferencehttp://aosa.org/call-for-session-proposals-for-the-2016-aosa-professional-development-conference/
http://aosa.org/call-for-session-proposals-for-the-2016-aosa-professional-development-conference/#commentsWed, 10 Jun 2015 19:12:04 +0000http://aosa.org/?p=7005Session proposals for the 2016 conference in Atlantic City, New Jersey are now being accepted. Deadline for proposals is August 1, 2015. Proposals must be competed using the on-line form in the member’s section (be sure to log-in to view the form). A PDF file of the 2016 Session Proposal Application will help you prepare... Read more »

]]>Session proposals for the 2016 conference in Atlantic City, New Jersey are now being accepted. Deadline for proposals is August 1, 2015. Proposals must be competed using the on-line form in the member’s section (be sure to log-in to view the form). A PDF file of the 2016 Session Proposal Application will help you prepare the on-line proposal.

]]>http://aosa.org/call-for-session-proposals-for-the-2016-aosa-professional-development-conference/feed/0Recognition of Music as a Core Subjecthttp://aosa.org/recognition-of-music-as-a-core-subject/
http://aosa.org/recognition-of-music-as-a-core-subject/#commentsWed, 08 Apr 2015 20:17:46 +0000http://aosa.org/?p=6761“On the eve of the 108th birthday of the National Association for Music Education (NAfME), the best possible present was handed to us: recognition of music as a core subject in draft federal education policy.” Learn more on the NAfME website.

]]>“On the eve of the 108th birthday of the National Association for Music Education (NAfME), the best possible present was handed to us: recognition of music as a core subject in draft federal education policy.” Learn more on the NAfME website.

]]>http://aosa.org/recognition-of-music-as-a-core-subject/feed/0Carl Orff Foundation Professorshiphttp://aosa.org/carl-orff-foundation-professorship/
http://aosa.org/carl-orff-foundation-professorship/#commentsMon, 16 Mar 2015 18:48:56 +0000http://aosa.org/?p=6604The following position is available at the University of Music and Performing Arts Munich starting on October 1, 2015: W 2 Professor of Elementary Music Education (EMP) “Carl Orff Foundation Professorship” We are looking for a distinguished figure with a high level of artistic and pedagogical expertise and relevant teaching experience. Areas of responsibility include... Read more »

]]>The following position is available at the University of Music and Performing Arts Munich starting on October 1, 2015: W 2 Professor of Elementary Music Education (EMP) “Carl Orff Foundation Professorship”

We are looking for a distinguished figure with a high level of artistic and pedagogical expertise and relevant teaching experience. Areas of responsibility include the supervision of study programmes in the area of Elementary Music Education, in training and in other curriculum-related matters. This includes covering the methodological and conceptual range of this subject area. How to Apply

]]>http://aosa.org/carl-orff-foundation-professorship/feed/0AOSA National Board of Trustees Election Results Announcedhttp://aosa.org/aosa-national-board-ttustees-election-results-announced/
http://aosa.org/aosa-national-board-ttustees-election-results-announced/#commentsMon, 09 Mar 2015 19:36:23 +0000http://aosa.org/?p=6578AOSA is pleased to announce the results of the 2015 AOSA National Board of Trustees elections. Congratulations to Tiffany English, incoming Vice President and Amy Fenton, returning Treasurer. Upon completion of her two year term as Vice President, English will serve for two years as AOSA President. Fenton was re-elected for a second two year... Read more »

]]>AOSA is pleased to announce the results of the 2015 AOSA National Board of Trustees elections.

Congratulations to Tiffany English, incoming Vice President and Amy Fenton, returning Treasurer. Upon completion of her two year term as Vice President, English will serve for two years as AOSA President. Fenton was re-elected for a second two year term as treasurer.

]]>http://aosa.org/aosa-national-board-ttustees-election-results-announced/feed/0AOSA Extends Condolences on the loss of Jan Rapley-Clabuesch, Past AOSA Presidenthttp://aosa.org/aosa-extends-condolences-loss-jan-rapley-clabuesch-past-aosa-president/
http://aosa.org/aosa-extends-condolences-loss-jan-rapley-clabuesch-past-aosa-president/#commentsThu, 05 Mar 2015 18:35:49 +0000http://aosa.org/?p=6532Janice “Jan” Ann (Rapley) Clabuesch passed away in Bad Axe, MI, on February 26, 2015, at the age of 76. A native of Flint, MI, Jan attended high school in Rock Island, IL. She attended Rockford and Augstana Colleges receiving her Bachelor of Music Education in 1961. She moved to Los Angeles, CA, to teach... Read more »

]]>Janice “Jan” Ann (Rapley) Clabuesch passed away in Bad Axe, MI, on February 26, 2015, at the age of 76.

A native of Flint, MI, Jan attended high school in Rock Island, IL. She attended Rockford and Augstana Colleges receiving her Bachelor of Music Education in 1961. She moved to Los Angeles, CA, to teach elementary music. During this period she became interested in the Orff-Schulwerk approach and obtained a Master Certificate for the teaching of this philosophy of music education. Jan was married to James “Jake” Soderberg from 1962 to 1970. She obtained a Masters of Music degree from San Francisco State University. In 1978, she was hired by the California State University, Chico (CSUC) to teach classes in Music Education for Elementary Teachers, using the Orff-Schulwerk approach. Working at CSUC, she lived in Chico until her retirement and marriage to Walter F. “Fred” Clabuesch in 2000.

She co-founded, organized, and held offices, including President, in the local American Orff-Schulwerk Association (AOSA) chapters in San Francisco and Chico, CA. Jan also held many leadership positions at the National level, including President of AOSA in 1983-84. She conducted workshops in Orff-Schulwerk nationally and internationally and co-authored three books with Grace C. Nash.

Jan was predeceased by her mother and father. She is survived by her husband, Fred, sisters, Barbara “Barb” Lakewold of Deer Park, WA; Elizabeth “Liz” Laverno of Menomonie, WI; and Marilyn “Mare” Van Meter of Oklahoma City, OK. A Memorial Service will be scheduled at a later date for the residents of the park where they spent their winters.

]]>William C. Lahman, 92, of Cleveland Heights, OH passed away quietly in his sleep Friday, February 6, 2015 following a yearlong convalescence. William was born May 25, 1922 south of Brokensword, OH. He was married Dec. 22, 1950 to Betty Jane (Schwartz) Lahman, AOSA Distiguished Service Award Recipient, who survives. In addition, William is survived by son Bill Lahman Jr.; daughter Linda Kay (David Wood) Lahman; 2 grandchildren; and, a sister, along with a nephew and a niece.

William was a 1940 graduate of Holmes Liberty H.S. and received a BA Degree at Heidelberg College in 1947 and a Master’s Degree from Case Western Reserve in 1949.

William was drafted into active duty Army from the Enlisted Reserve in 1943 being promoted to the rank of First Sergeant and continuing with the Army Reserve from 1946-1951. He received the EAME Theatre Ribbon w/1 Bronze Star, Good Conduct Medal, Bronze Star Medal, Victory Medal and the German Occupation Ribbon. He was a member of American Legion Post #104 in Cleveland Heights.

In 1949, William moved in Rangley, CO, owning and editing the Rangley Driller newspaper prior to serving as the Rangley City Manager through 1959. After serving as the General Manager of a private residential and recreational facility in Kansas City, KS, he moved to Cleveland Heights, OH in 1959. He served first as the Assistant to the City Manager then as City Manager of Cleveland Heights from 1963 to 1975 at which time he was named Secretary-Treasurer of the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority. In 1981, the position was expanded to General Manager which encompassed 4 counties employing more than 2,400 employees. Upon retiring in 1985, Bill became a consultant for independent investments and property management.

]]>http://aosa.org/william-c-lahman-husband-past-president-b-j-lahman-passed-away/feed/0We regret to announce the death of Pavel Jurkovič.http://aosa.org/regret-announce-death-pavel-jurkovic/
http://aosa.org/regret-announce-death-pavel-jurkovic/#commentsTue, 10 Feb 2015 00:29:38 +0000http://aosa.org/?p=6313It is with great sorrow that we announce the death of Pavel Jurkovič, music composer and educator. He died suddenly on February 4th, 2015, aged 81. A mass will be held on February 11th 2015 at 12:00 noon at St. Margharette’s Basilica of Brevnov Monastery. After the religious ceremony he will be laid to rest... Read more »

]]>It is with great sorrow that we announce the death of Pavel Jurkovič, music composer and educator. He died suddenly on February 4th, 2015, aged 81. A mass will be held on February 11th 2015 at 12:00 noon at St. Margharette’s Basilica of Brevnov Monastery. After the religious ceremony he will be laid to rest in the family grave of Brevnov cemetery.

]]>http://aosa.org/regret-announce-death-pavel-jurkovic/feed/0Margaret Murray, founder of the Orff Society UK and translator of the Orff Schulwerk volumes into English, died on January 31.http://aosa.org/margaret-murray-founder-orff-society-uk-translator-orff-schulwerk-volumes-english-died-january-31/
http://aosa.org/margaret-murray-founder-orff-society-uk-translator-orff-schulwerk-volumes-english-died-january-31/#commentsSun, 01 Feb 2015 22:30:22 +0000http://aosa.org/?p=6279Margaret, founder of the Orff Society (Orff UK), was at the forefront of the Orff movement in the UK for over 40 years. She worked closely with Carl Orff and Gunild Keetman to produce the English edition of Orff-Schulwerk: Music for Children (1958 – 66). From 1963 Margaret presented Orff courses throughout the UK, South... Read more »

]]>Margaret, founder of the Orff Society (Orff UK), was at the forefront of the Orff movement in the UK for over 40 years. She worked closely with Carl Orff and Gunild Keetman to produce the English edition of Orff-Schulwerk: Music for Children (1958 – 66). From 1963 Margaret presented Orff courses throughout the UK, South Africa, Australia and the USA, and in 1965 she initiated and led the first English-speaking Summer Course at the Orff Institute, Salzburg. She provided countless translations of all the important documents relating to the work of Carl Orff and the Schulwerk, an achievement that is highly respected world-wide. There is more information and a full tribute on the Orff United Kingdom website. On this site there is also a video that includes Margaret Murray speaking, in a rare interview, at the beginning.